Posted 26 November, 2025 Grange Cottage logo

Kitchen Assistant

Grange Cottage London

Job details

  • Salary £12.21 to £14.00 per hour Extra Hours will be paid
  • Role Kitchen Assistant / Catering Assistant
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Sutton, London
  • Job Reference Care home

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Kitchen Assistant / Chef to join our friendly team and help provide high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents. This is an important role within the home, supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and creating a positive dining experience for everyone we care for. Flexibility required, including weekend shifts.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparing and cooking meals in line with dietary requirements.

  • Support the Chef in planning, food preparation, and service.

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all kitchen and food-storage areas.

  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures.

  • Assist with receiving deliveries, stock rotation, and safe storage of supplies.

  • Ensure meals are presented well and served on time

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Experience in a kitchen environment (care home experience is an advantage but not essential)
  • Ability to work safely
  • efficiently
  • and as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills and a caring
  • supportive attitude
  • Reliable
  • punctual
  • and able to work to a set rota.

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